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    Storage shed as coop?

    We are planning on adding an additional 8x8 run in the near future. Chicks are about 7.5 weeks old. 6 are 7.5 weeks, 2 are about 6 weeks, and 2 are 1.5 weeks and are still inside in the brooder.
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    Storage shed as coop?

    I will use hardware cloth over front windows in summer but concerned about rain coming in.
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    Storage shed as coop?

    I will have 10 hens, the existing vents are not nearly enough that’s why I am leaving the side windows out and covering with hardware cloth, they are also up near the roofline so drafts shouldn’t be an issue. Also on opposing walls so air flow will be good. They look to be about 12” high at...
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    Storage shed as coop?

    Also adding auto door, Omelet, to front in one of the doors.
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    Storage shed as coop?

    This is the shed I bought. Has 2 small vents on front and 1 on each side. I will not put the windows in the angled windows on the sides but will cover with hardware cloth for air circulation. This will be on the east and west facing sides, the wind will be blocked by a run of evergreens on the...
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    Storage shed as coop?

    We were thinking vent fans as well. The chicken area is between our back 6 foot privacy fence and a 90 foot run of arborvitae. Our backyard faces west and is like Death Valley in the summer but this area stays shaded all day. Sunny area only in mornings from about 9-11 then partial sun until...
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    Storage shed as coop?

    It has a screened vent on each end much more than current coop, husband just put up 10x20 of same brand and style said ventilation up high would be easy to add.
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    Storage shed as coop?

    Current set-up. I went a bit crazy and got 8 chickens. The enclosure is 8x8 we are going to buy another one and expand it to 8x16 and attach one end to 8 foot end of shed. Ordered auto coop door. About $1400. Has a floor, windows open will cover with hardware cloth. I think it should be better...
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    Storage shed as coop?

    Thinking this would be ideal for big girl home. Any thoughts? Big enough for me to hang in with them this winter, plenty of room for days when they can’t go outside due to bead weather, and windows and skylights for light plus screened vents. Any thoughts?
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